The chart below provides a brief listing of some of the healing properties of stones. We offer this information for reference and inspiration. In no way are these properties meant to replace diagnosis and treatment by a qualified therapist or physician.

Abalone healing power : Stone has sheen of many colors. Good for strengthening muscles. Invigorating Works on all the chakras.

Actinolite healing power : Works on the heart chakra to produce awareness. Very soothing and brings new awareness.

Adamite healing power : Mineral (blue / green) for consulting the inner self when facing difficult choices. Works on heart and throat chakras.

Agate healing power : (May and June Birthstone). Blues, reds, orange, yellows, browns and greens. Agates are great aids for meditation and powerful healing stones. Good for transmutation, helps with the emotion of acceptance, gives a mellow, blended aspect, beneficial in stomach area.

Alexandrite healing power : (June Birthstone). Clear violet-green, blue or orange-yellow iridescence. Alexandrite changes its color depending on the light. High chrome content uses for spiritual love and luck. For healing it works best on the crown, brow and solar plexus chakras, low self-esteem & difficulty centering imply need, central nervous system disorders and spleen & pancreas. Very good healing stone.

Amazonite healing power : Soothing stone. Works on the throat chakra and gives confidence. Also known as the 'Hope Stone' because it inspires Hope.

Aragonite healing power : Translucent purple-pink-brown hexagonal or white needle crystals. Use for deep, peaceful meditation and balancing yin-yang energy. Ideal gift for young people facing the first problems of life.Search for Aragonite Jewelry

Aurichalcite healing power : Blue. Regenerates the brains nervous system and helps paralysis by energy routing new pathways to the brain. Works best on the brow chakra. Use in deep meditation to calm the mind.

Barite healing power : The 'Desert rose' is the popular stone. - Blue was very popular with the ancients, who used it to calm shock by placing it on the brow chakra. Much used as a healing stone for soldiers injured in battle. - Gold is for honesty and dignity. - Clear is for clarity of thought.

Bloodstone healing power : (March Birthstone). (Heliotrope) Dark green / red flecks. Used in ancient Egypt and Atlantis for calming, grounding, revitalizing strength and to attract wealth. And also for circulation, all purpose healer & cleanser, stomach & bowel pain, purifies bloodstream, bladder and strengthens blood purifying organs. Famous reference to this stone in the bible indicating the likeness to the blood of Christ spilling from the cross. Electro magnetic stone.

Blue Calcite healing power : Calming stone that also has healing properties for liver and colon.

Blue John healing power : Beautiful fluorite from the Blue John cavern in Derbyshire, England. The only place so far, which it has been found. Strangely enough, it is not blue but comes in a variety of colors.

Boji Stones healing power : Grey-brown round discs. Electro magnetic. Balances body's energy field. Recharges electrically in sunshine. Not to be used with tiger's eye. Use in pairs and store them well apart to keep their charge. The rough stones are male, the smooth stones are female.

Bowenite healing power : Translucence green mineral.

Brass healing power : Alloy of copper and tin. Used as a shield.

Bronze healing power : Another alloy, touch is important with this metal. As physical contact with this metal, it can bring on great calmness and deep meaningful thoughts, leading to a far greater insight into your problems.

Cacoxinite healing power : A golden colored mineral that sometimes forms as an inclusion in quartz or amethyst. It is a rather rare occurrence, and can make for visually spectacular stones to be used in jewelry. Found mainly in western Brazil. Cacoxinite can bring new ideas into one's thoughts and can activate the third eye and crown chakras. It brings personal will into harmony with the higher self.

Calcite healing power : Lime green uses for soothing the spirit. Yellow cleans toxins from body. Clear is clearer vision and general cleansing. Blue eases back pain. Orange is for happiness and great humor. White improves memory.

Covellite healing power : An iridescent copper mineral with an indigo and purple sheen to its faces. It is energy stone and intent but its color works on the mental area, imparting force to creativity. This is a good meditation stone or it may help you accomplish a goal. Unfortunately this mineral is now extinct in it prime mining areas.

Creedite healing power : Small crystals that are usually found embedded in a white matrix form this mineral. Occasionally it is found in a violet form, which gives power to the third eye area, this is good for spirituality. It helps us to be connected to the spiritual opening.

Crocoite healing power : Pinkie red crystals or on a brown rock matrix is how this mineral is usually found. It is a very feminine stone, if worn by a single female it is said to higher her chances of finding a partner. Its color says, "I am a health, fertile female". By promoting fecundity in woman it thereby allows the woman to fully realize her feminine aspects.

Cuprite healing power : This deep wine red colored crystal helps with vitamin and mineral absorption. It is said to open the flow of root and spleen chakras, kundalini energy will power also with heart chakra, to strengthen thymus, heart, blood, oxygen, metabolism, stamina and healing. Historically also heals relationship with father, the yang side of us, masculinity (for men) and confidence, security issues. Access past life.

Danburite healing power : This is a clear Quartz crystal. It is excellent to cleanse, purify, or debrief. It fills the crown chakra with joy and illumination and brings truth, honesty, a smile to the heart and opens to mind and spirit. Excellent healing tool. This is a Shamans tool and is best used in the hands of an experienced practitioner.

Desert Rose healing power : this belongs to the gypsum family. Its colors are usually brown, pale yellow, grey, buff and red tones. It is a gentle grounding stone that clarifies thinking and mental vision. Quiets worry, brings out practicality and also it quiets the mind.

Diamond healing power : (April Birthstone). This well known mineral powerfully absorbs and amplifies thoughts of user, other gems and wearer's strengths and weaknesses. Used with loving, clear intent it clears blocks and opens crown chakra. It helps with spiritual love, peace, clarity, trust and confidence. No emotion can affect its pure mental nature. Ancients also used for detoxification as it is said to protect from poisons.

Diamontina healing power : Clouded crystals will often clear with use; this shows the user it is clearing toxins from their physical body. A clear diamontina has been used before.

Diamontina Quartz healing power : Clear diamontina carries within it psychic serenity and celestial interaction. Cracked faces within a crystal are frequency points, as they change, so the frequency changes.

Diopside healing power : Clear, deep green. It sends deep healing to the Heart center and is said to bring love, commitment, trust humbleness.

Dioptase healing power : There is much in this tiny deep blue-green mineral. Its powerful green reaches deep into the heart chakra to release and heal sadness, heartache, abuse and neglect. It empowers the heart with new depth, strength, healthiness, courage, and ability to love deeply. It is said to connect the emotional heart with the spiritual heart to receive abundance. It also promotes genuineness, sincerity, emotional balance, self-worth, and deep well-being.

Dioptase-Kinoite healing power : This is a rare combination, It helps to cleans and keep tissues from decay. It is excellent for older people as it is said to stimulate hormones that tend to slow down through old age.

Dolomite healing power : Also known as the "Pearl Spar". These pink, pastel, milky and clear colored rocks are a natural abrasive and sponge in one. Clear varieties, especially pink are used to softly open and heal heart chakra. Facilitates giving, receiving, generosity, spontaneity, creativity, and energy uplift. Calcium content strengthens bones, teeth, muscles, and woman's reproductive system; helps PMS.

Dravite healing power : This stone is strongly associated with healing, especially in the legs. It is said that if you suffer from hip problems, to lie on ether side and place the mineral on the hip will sort the problem. It works well with Jade and Selenite, the Selenite draws healing white light through the crown chakra while the Jade can be placed on the heart chakra to ease tonal frequency.

Dumortierite healing power : This mineral is found in dark blue, violet, reddish brown and clear colors. It is said to reduce stubborn tendencies and encourage patience.

Elestial healing power : This is a special form of clear, Smokey Quartz. It is said to change confusion and illusions to clarity and also to help you see truth, and overview. It can help you with psychicness and openness to a higher self and spirituality. Said to heal brain cells from drug and alcohol abuse. This is an "All-seeing Stone" it brings infusion of light. You can use it as a bridge stone to enhance energy flow between chakras.

Emerald healing power : (May and June Birthstone). This wonderful green stone strengthens the heart chakra for abundance, growth, peace, harmony, patience, love, fidelity, and honesty. It has been said to lift depression, insomnia. Said to bring knowingness of the heart and peaceful dreams. An excellent general healer, anti-poison, radiation toxicity, all mental illness, circulatory & neurological disorders, transmits balance, healing & patience, increases psychic & clairvoyant abilities, meditation, keener insight into dreams and also used in Ancient times as a blood detoxifier.

Epidote healing power : This deep green stone heals the linkage between us and the psychic plane. It helps use to receive certain knowledge often from firsthand sources. This simple grounding 'back to the Earth' vibration strengthens over all health. It tells us when we need to eat better and when we need to rest.

Erythrite healing power : This mineral forms bright crimson crystals. Hold this crystal between the thumb and forefinger in the left hand to infuse energy into your self. This causes a healing reaction as it stimulates vital organs.

Flint healing power : This stone is said to prevent nightmares. It is used as an overall tonic for strength and healing. It comes in a range of different colors from red, grey, blue to black with white bands. The stone has great healing capacity as it stimulates tissue regeneration throughout the organs. Not only is it a good healer it has been used as a weapon or tool for generations.

Fluorite healing power : Appearing in all rainbow colors. This mineral balances the mental energies and is excellent for meditation. Fluorite clears the mind of stress and aids sleep; the blue, purple, golden and white colors are very affective with the higher chakra's.

Fuchsite healing power : This is a beautiful mint green mineral. On a physical level it improves recuperation and aids in the immune system. It also sparks the joy of our inner child hood reminding us that youthful vitality is an attitude of heart and mind.

Galena healing power : This stone is an infection fighter and helps to strengthen the lungs. It is a cubic lead structure that adds balance to the emotions and the etheric body.

Garnet healing power : (January Birthstone). It is a deep rich wine red in color though there is also green. Garnet is recommended for those of us who need to improve our self confidence and increase our courage. It also assists in past life recall and attracts love. - Rhodolite: Capillaries, skin elasticity and protection from pre-cancerous conditions. - Spessartine: Bad dreams, depression, anger, self esteem, hemorrhages, hormone imbalances, inflammations and sexual disease.

Gehlenite healing power : This stone heightens the awareness of nature and the natural rhythms of Earth. It aids concentration and soothes the nerves as it has very good nurturing and calming qualities.

Gem Silica healing power : This clear high-blue colored mineral will tend to give its wearer active compassion. The Yin (female) energy of this stone gives you an emotional balancing effect. It is said that this mineral will enhance feminine energy and help alleviate female problems. Because of the affects of this mineral it is prized for healing layout work.

Geode healing power : This is a mineral product of volcanic bubbles. It has an exterior of solid agate with a center of rock crystal, amethyst and sometimes opal.

Glauberite healing power : This mineral is used in the garden as an anti fungal agent. When combined in conjunction with rose quartz, plants are able to fully utilize available nutrients in the soil, and in return you get better and fuller bloom's and fruits.

Goethite healing power : This is water mineral and brings the user a glimpse of the power and mystery of the ocean. As we all know water is essential to our health and well-being, with out respect for this element healing is misunderstood.

Gold healing power : This very precious metal is a stabilizer, balancer and grounder. It prevents personal and spiritual corrosion. Gold is an all purpose healer. Gold also attracts prosperity, stores and increases thoughts, emotions and energy. - White gold: Combines sun and moon's energy, thus higher conductor and amplifier.

Golden healing power : For those with psychic leanings, hold in the left hand to increase receiving and in the right hand to increase transmission, or hold it in both hands to optimize both. It can be worn on the body, over the third eye or held in the psychic's hands.

Goldstone healing power : Medium brown with tiny coppery glitter. Goldstone is a man-made stone, just a type of glass with glittery metallic material in it. It is a valid classification, as it has many properties of NATURAL glasses, such as obsidian, which are modified by its being man-made and having been doped with additives. Originally created when alchemists were working towards creating gold. Gently uplifting, mildly helpful to reduce stomach tension and protect the centre of the body.

Green Phase healing power : This stone is a healer’s stone. It is also useful for entering or exiting this world. Bringing peace and harmony and smoothing transitions.

Gypsum healing power : This is a category of sulfate minerals. They are usually clear and tabular with distinctive layers. It relieves tension and is a good balancer of the body’s electrical charges.

Hanksite healing power : These cloudy, opaque, yellow crystals have a similar shape to the Herkimer diamond, resembling lemon drop sweets. It golden tones stimulate our spiritual nature. It is good for healing as its double termination assists energy flow to all affected areas.

Hawk's Eye / Falcon's Eye healing power : Natural Green, grey or blue Tiger's eye-like quartz. It helps us to gain perspective to see and face situations fully. We then can see the overview clearly and as from a Hawk's eyes. Blue: Deepens meditation and helps us see the truth in ourselves and in others.

Hematite healing power : Silver-gray metallic is an iron ore which is iron oxide usually FeO2. It is one of the most grounding of all stones; it reduces stress and combats insomnia. It is said to help increase courage, concentrate energy and strengthen the heart. It is very beneficial to those attracted to it, but it is one of those stones that you either love or hate.

Herkimer Diamond healing power : This is one very powerful stone with similar qualities to quartz. It is known as a friend to all with the ability to release stress and tension throughout the body. It also strengthens and boosts the power of other stones.

Hiddenite healing power : A Spodumene, like Kunzite. Green, it is best known for drawing prosperity. It is a calming stone that helps to eases love or money loss.

Holly Blue healing power : This is a wonderful alter stone. If you place it on your table it shows that you are thankful for the sustenance received. It is known for purifying air and water so it needs regular cleansing in rose water once a week for several hours.

Hornblend healing power : This stone help when your argumentative side takes over with friends or loved ones. It helps individuals to accept compromise so that all parties can attain resolution. It is a grounding stone and works well with other minerals and humans.

Howlite healing power : This is a white stone with high calcium content; this makes it an ideal stone for pregnant and nursing mothers. It is good for deepening sleep thus recovering wisdom from the dream state.

Hubnerite healing power : This is an expander of creativity and insight which can greatly assist in clarifying your direction in life.

Iolite healing power : This is a translucent blue, violet or brown stone. It is helpful for clearing the mind and seeing the truth.

Jade healing power : Solid to translucent. Jade may come in a variety of colors, green, blue, black, violet, white, yellow and a reddish and brownish variety. Each with its own slightly different use. Green: Health, wealth, longevity stone. Ancient Chinese used it also for courage, wisdom, justice, mercy, emotional balance, stamina, love, fidelity, humility, generosity, peace, harmony, lungs, heart, thymus, immune, kidney and blood detoxification and the nervous system. It is a very popular gemstone projecting universal love, health, wealth and long life. Jadeite is the best grade of Jade, especially the Imperial Green.

Jasper healing power : Chalcedony quartz. Multicolored, solid yellow, orange, brown and green. Yellow is for stomach, intestines, liver, and spleen areas. The light colors are best for healing. Green: respiratory, heart chakra, general tissue regeneration, mineral assimilation and general healing. Darker colors are more grounding can be used for protection. - Picture jasper is excellent aid for successful business. - Dalmatian jasper aids memory retention and development of psychic ability. - Fancy jasper use for depression or if something is bothering you. - Poppy jasper is for happiness and contentment.

Jet healing power : Black mineral, most comes from Whitby in England. It is popular carved into animal designs and used as jewelry. Offers protection from ill health.

Labradorite healing power : Said to greatly help your resolve with weight loss. (Spectrolite) Subtle green / blue / yellow / etc. Metallic iridescent. Brings forth each person's strengths to share with the world originality, easier and more restful sleep. Helps us relate to others. Opens energy flow to Solar plexus and brow chakra and whatever other centers are most in need. Still evolving along with us. Fragile, avoid salt cleansing.

Malachite healing power : Steady pulsing electromagnetic energy. (High copper content) Malachite and azurite are the same chemical, practically, Copper Carbonate. The only difference is the ordering of the elements in the molecule. On brow: stimulates physical and psychic vision and concentration. Egyptians used green Malachite paste for eye makeup, calling it Udju, they believed it gave them psychic protection: Stomach, liver, kidney stones, lungs, immune system, radiation, MS and circulation. Powerful healer with azurite or chrysocolla for healing: Releases and draws out pain, inflammation, depression, anger; heals blocks. Protects well by powerfully cleaning the uric field, rapidly absorbing undesirable energies, including: computer, TV, and other radiation, etc. Place in the 4 corners of a room to cleanse carpet toxins/gases.

Marble healing power : Cool calcite base. Promotes universal love.

Mariposite healing power : Helps us adapt to new situations easily.

Meteorite healing power : Usually solid, dull, mottled and brownish to black. Non-iron varieties amplify thoughts / telepathic sending / receiving, greater awareness, and some connection to extraterrestrial life. Odd / unusual energy, best used by those drawn to them.

Microline healing power : See Amazonite.

Moldavite healing power : Greenish to brown-green Tektite (fell to earth). Dull outside, deep clear green inside. Powerfully expands psychicness, channeling. On heart chakra. Eases longing to leave earth. On pillow, brow, and crown: Telepathic access to spiritual laws, info from higher regions / places to help us and Earth to be healthier and more spiritual. An intense meteorite helping people incarnating from elsewhere be more comfortable here on earth (reducing asthma, toxin sensitivity, emotional intensity, epilepsy) (May make some too spacey; be sure to ground self after use and before driving). Fragile - Don't salt cleanse! More rare, expensive and powerful than a plain "tektite."

Muscovite healing power : This stone is very useful for a person whose wish it is to contact their spirit guide.

Neptunite healing power : Belongs to those of us who serve the community. It aids development of communal works that are stuck in a rut.

Obsidian healing power : Volcanic glass which cannot be used for evil. - Smoky Obsidian. Helps with hearing defects. - Black Obsidian. This is the Wizards stone and much prized. - Golden Obsidian. For protection and invigorating. - Green Obsidian. Use with other stones to heal and charge them if they have been misused. - Rainbow Obsidian. Contains the essence of the joy of life in all the colors. - Mahogany Obsidian. Reduces tension especially if stroked. - Snowflake Obsidian. Use for astral travel and clairaudience, absorbs negative energy and therefore is used to cleanse before crystal healing.

Opal healing power : (March and October Birthstone). A silicate. Contains water, correlating with our emotions. Clarifies by amplifying and mirroring feelings, buried emotions and desires (including love and passion). Less inhibition, more spontaneity. Crown and brow chakra. Visualization, imagination, dreams and healing. Easily absorbs, stores emotions and thoughts. Fragile. Fades / cracks in sun, heat, salt, acidic foods. Moisten frequently with water or oil. Some cancel/negate other gems. (Backfires if not used for good of all) May change color with high energy / intensity people. White: Balances Left and Right. Brain. "Black" / Dk blue: One of the most potent. Fire Opals: May stimulate passion, temper, and energy.

Orthoclase healing power : Useful in meditation.

Peacock Ore healing power : Chalcopyrite. Bornite: Called "The stone of happiness" because it can do so much. Excellent healing stone that also protects us from all negative energy. Helps us to let go of the old and gives great insight into the new.

Pearl healing power : (June Birthstone). White: symbol of pure heart and mind; innocence, faith. Of the sea, it has watery and lunar elements, thus balancing emotions, especially for water signs. Absorbs thoughts, emotions. For Solar plexus chakra (digestion, stomach, immunity) and emotional stress. Low integrity or anger rebounds to user (like Opal). Cleanse frequently. Fire signs less compatible unless drawn to Pearl. May cool and soothe. - Gold and Black: Also for prosperity. - Pink: Works especially with the heart chakra. Pearls best without other gems. Divers wear for shark protection.

Pecos Diamond healing power : Peach pink it looks a bit like Rose Quartz but has some different properties. Used to stabilize the emotions, it also promotes Love and a better understanding of your own true path in life. Comes from the Pecos River Valley in Texas.

Rhodonite healing power : Pink, black inclusions. Works with heart chakra; helps us express confidence and lovingness on physical plane in day to day ways. Calms and feeds the soul through the heart. Soothes nightmares. Stress, heartache, loss, etc. Very good for speech and hearing problems. Eases Asthma suffering.

Rock Crystal Quartz healing power : Clear, many forms and colors! Probably the most versatile multi purpose healing stone. Easy to cleanse, store info/energy in, program or amplify energy and healing with. Can both draw and send energy. Powerful clear ones open brow, crown, and transpersonal chakra for meditation, sending / receiving guidance. Stimulates natural crystals in body tissues and fluids to resonate at new healing frequency. See also many other stones (Amethyst, Tiger's Eye...) India: Detected food poison by clarity change. Yin or Androgynous. Works with all chakras and master gland. All with Chlorite: powerful for sending and advanced specialized uses. Blue (or grey / lavender): a good healing stone for linking heart with throat and brow chakra to expand self expression and creativity, plus refining communication skill to new levels. Eases throat tension. Immune system, thyroid, iodine and B vitamin use. Some say shining light through Blue Quartz can help reduce need for glasses. Still evolving Yin.Search for Rock Crystal Quartz Jewelry

Silver healing power : Excellent for mental, emotional, and physical releasing and cleansing. Works on mind / emotions to see overview, emotional balance and patience. Like the moon's energy, it has gentle, cool and smoothing effect. Thus it reduces inflammation, fever, and nervous system stress. Best with the gentler, cooler-colored gems. Works with pituitary and upper energy centers. Generally Yin. Wear the metal that you feel attracted to.

Spinel healing power : Blue, green. Calms and alleviates stress, depression and mental rejuvenation. Most commonly used to aid in detox (together with fasting, enemas, and alcohol / chemical detox of blood and organs, including skin). Red: Also for strength, kundalini.

Unakite healing power : We often think of the emotions as originating and residing in the heart, but another place where they live, often imprisoned, is in the solar plexus. As young children, discouraged away from the full expression of our emotions, we learn that shallow breathing helps us not to feel as much. The repression of feeling can become automatic, and life, while perhaps less painful, also has less joy. Unakite can be very helpful in the steady release of feelings long held in. An opaque coral and olive-green stone (two colors associated with the solar plexus), it consists of three minerals: feldspar, epidote, and quartz. When one is supported by deepened self-esteem and self-awareness, it is easier to allow old feelings to arise so that they may be released. Unakite lends another element to self-awareness. In working with this stone people have noticed that they were able to go deeper than the physical symptoms of an illness and understanding the mental and emotional sources for it. It is also believed to help release conditions, which have been inhibiting personal growth. Used for enhancing weight (such as muscle) and other chosen parts. Very useful for pregnancy as it promotes the health of the mother and baby. It works on a higher plane than the physical, going beyond into the Spiritual world to find the true cause of disease and discomfort.

Uvarovite healing power : Green garnet. Used to give greater precision and understanding to the intellect.

Vanadinite healing power : Enhances meditation and promotes the conservation of wealth or energy.

Variscite healing power : Solid cool, pale green. Eases depression, fear, worry, anxiety, impatience, stress of a hectic / pressured day by bringing calm and stillness to even the most busy/talkative mind, thus a good meditation stone. Works on astral and etheric level for healing via the nervous system (Central Nervous System) and at DNA level. Centers the solar plexus and heart chakra; also slightly helpful for intuition center. Skin and blood vessel elasticity, impotence / male reproductive healing. Gives courage to the carer to continue with the treatment of the sick and elderly and promotes understanding and help with that difficult task.

Verdite healing power : The Ancient and helpful can connect with the owner of this stone to bring help and understanding for the good of all.

Vivianite healing power : Used to bring beauty to the wearer.

Vogesite healing power : is a form of Jasper. It comes from South Africa. It is a multi-colored jasper / chalcedony with patterns and swirls of golden yellow, reds, olives, browns, and ivory.Search for Vogesite Jewelry

Wavellite healing power : Worry / Stress Stones. This is not one particular kind of stone, but usually any crystal that is sliced into a thin piece and often has a groove carved into the stone for the thumb. Worry stones are great to use in a stressful situation. You simply rub the flat stone with thumb and forefinger. It is said that the stone will absorb the stress from your body the more you gently rub the stone. Stones that are easily cut, such as agate, onyx, and quartz, make great Worry stones.

Wulfenite healing power : Translucent yellow to red, mostly orange crystal. Invigorates and harmonizes emotions, passion, and appetite. Warms and grounds. Helps us get in touch with feelings. Used for healing and warming reproductive (especially women's). Spleen and yellow chakras, and digestion / nutrition assimilation. Cleanses and uplifts emotions, muddiness, stuckness or imbalance in spleen.

Zircon healing power : (September Birthstone). Known as "The stone of virtue" All colors. Clear, colorless, natural form: Works with the crown chakra and transpersonal point (and pituitary and pineal) for Universal Truth, intuition, durability, steadiness, integrity and connection with "All That Is." Eases depression, insomnia. Also historical poison detoxifier. Man-made (cubic Zirconia or "CZ") is not nearly as strong/effective as natural. "Pink Ice" is pink CZ.